CET is ME

Pamela Knox

Pamela Knox has been employed with Cincinnati Public Schools for 26 years serving preschool, elementary through high school learners, families/caregivers and the community in multiple roles addressing early literacy to high school graduation. As a School Community Coordinator, she has developed strong and healthy relationships with school community stakeholders, working within the vision of the Cincinnati Public Schools community learning center initiative.  

She has earned recognition from The Ohio Department of Education as an “Academic All Star”; Community Partnership Award from Girl Scouts of Southwest Ohio and A Salute to Excellence from the Church of the Living Christ.

Pamela has presented her work at the International Center for Leadership in Education Model Schools Conference, National Youth At-Risk Conference and the National Science Teachers Association Conference.

CET has served as a great school community partner for many years. They have provided students and their parents/caregivers with resources such as: Super Why Reading Camps for preschoolers; Martha Speaks engaging grades one through five in group discussions about books; activities to develop fluid reading skills; discovering the wonders of the written word and Family Literacy Nights, bringing families together for interactive literacy activities.

Pamela asks one question, “What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail? Her answer is always “never give up”. 

Rosemary Jane

Rosemary Jane is an educator and technology leader with Cincinnati Public Schools. She teaches first grade, provides training and professional development for educators, and is an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati. She was at the forefront of implementation of digital learning tools for CPS including virtual reality, 3D printing, robotics, and drones in K-12. Rosemary has sixteen years of experience as an educator & district IT administrator.  She holds a BSA in ECE & MSE in Tech Enhanced Learning. 

Rosemary loves PBS resources for her young learners and families. She has used lessons on racial justice with Elmo & Arthur, social emotional guidance with Mr. Rogers and Daniel Tiger, and integrated technologies with PBS Kids resources and activities.  In her own childhood, Rosemary loved Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, Reading Rainbow, Sesame Street, and has always been a PBS Kid at heart!  

Rosemary is an active member of her community and church and participates in events with women’s organizations committed to ending gender-based violence and empower survivors.